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Some of our Brownies are keen too.
But firstly, last week we looked at Thinking Day, the day when Brownies, Guides, Girl Scouts etc etc, celebrate their founders' birthdays and think of Girl Guiding members around the world. This year we had asked each six to choose a country in advance and come and tell us something about it. Whilst some of the sixes didn't manage, two of the others made a real effort. So we learnt a bit about Italy, with each member of the six bringing facts; China, with two good contributions; one of our new Brownies had drawn the French flag; and one Brownie, who had been ill when the plan was discussed, told us a little about Greece.
And then this week was badge night. About once a year we encourage the Brownies to work for a badge individually, as opposed to doing them as a pack. This gives them the chance to choose something they are interested in. We weren't sure how good a response we'd have, but in the end, two-thirds of those present achieved a new badge. Inevitably, to a certain extent we rely on parental support, but also the Brownies themselves need to have a level of enthusiasm in order to want to do something.
Brown Owl and I split the testing between us. I had a Cook, who had produced a poster showing all she'd done, complete with poetry from Grandad, who'd helped with cooking breakfast. She's only seven, and yet her understanding of safety in the kitchen, food hygiene and correct use of utensils (which I asked her about) would have been a credit to a much older girl. She also brought in her banana bread for us to share.
I also had a Stargazer, who had been out looking at the stars with her Dad. She'd had assistance from him to complete some of the activities, but was easily able to list the planets, tell me about the constellations and what she'd learnt about Greenwich Observatory. She's just eight.
There was a Booklover, who had carefully written about all the books she'd read. She's made a poster about the local library. I'd explained to her she would need to show how to use a reference book last week and she brought in a book to demonstrate her use of contents and index. And then she presented the bookmark she'd made to Brown Owl.
And we had Craft, two Toymakers, an Entertainer, one Home Safety (complete with booklet), one Hostess and one Hobbies (gymnastics).
While we were testing everyone made a Mother's Day card, so no-one went home empty handed.
But firstly, last week we looked at Thinking Day, the day when Brownies, Guides, Girl Scouts etc etc, celebrate their founders' birthdays and think of Girl Guiding members around the world. This year we had asked each six to choose a country in advance and come and tell us something about it. Whilst some of the sixes didn't manage, two of the others made a real effort. So we learnt a bit about Italy, with each member of the six bringing facts; China, with two good contributions; one of our new Brownies had drawn the French flag; and one Brownie, who had been ill when the plan was discussed, told us a little about Greece.
And then this week was badge night. About once a year we encourage the Brownies to work for a badge individually, as opposed to doing them as a pack. This gives them the chance to choose something they are interested in. We weren't sure how good a response we'd have, but in the end, two-thirds of those present achieved a new badge. Inevitably, to a certain extent we rely on parental support, but also the Brownies themselves need to have a level of enthusiasm in order to want to do something.
Brown Owl and I split the testing between us. I had a Cook, who had produced a poster showing all she'd done, complete with poetry from Grandad, who'd helped with cooking breakfast. She's only seven, and yet her understanding of safety in the kitchen, food hygiene and correct use of utensils (which I asked her about) would have been a credit to a much older girl. She also brought in her banana bread for us to share.
I also had a Stargazer, who had been out looking at the stars with her Dad. She'd had assistance from him to complete some of the activities, but was easily able to list the planets, tell me about the constellations and what she'd learnt about Greenwich Observatory. She's just eight.
There was a Booklover, who had carefully written about all the books she'd read. She's made a poster about the local library. I'd explained to her she would need to show how to use a reference book last week and she brought in a book to demonstrate her use of contents and index. And then she presented the bookmark she'd made to Brown Owl.
And we had Craft, two Toymakers, an Entertainer, one Home Safety (complete with booklet), one Hostess and one Hobbies (gymnastics).
While we were testing everyone made a Mother's Day card, so no-one went home empty handed.
